Bill Hume Boeken

Alberta, located on the northwestern edge of North America's vast inland Great Plains, is subject to the weather extremes commonly associated with such grassland regions around the world--scorching hot summers, frigid winters, Chinooks that can swing the temperature from winter to summer in a couple of hours, and a penchant for windstorms. Talking about the weather is a time-honoured provincial pastime but with his new book Weather of Alberta, author and meteorologist Bill Hume injects a big helping of fact into all the folklore. Bill explains all the different weather patterns, cloud shapes, snowfall and windstorms in an easy-to-understand manner supplemented with graphics and photographs. He looks back on historic weather events in Alberta, analyzes the micro-climates in different regions of the province, and explains what, if anything, is changing about Alberta weather.

The book emphasizes the transformative power of the Word of God in the lives of Christians. It explores how understanding and embracing biblical teachings can lead to spiritual growth, strength, and resilience. By delving into scriptural insights, readers are encouraged to harness this divine power to overcome challenges and deepen their faith.

Here in Ontario, the weather can range from mild and wet in the south, to hot and humid in Toronto, to heavy flurries and cold in the north. Join acclaimed Ontario meteorologist Phil ''The Forecaster'' Chadwick as he explores this ever-fascinating * Major influences on the climate of Ontario, including the Great Lakes, Hudson Bay, the Niagara Escarpment and the Gulf of Mexico * The impact of weather on forest fires * Cloud patterns, snowflakes, raindrops, hailstones and freezing rain * Extreme weather throughout Ontario's history * Weather forecasting techniques and equipment * Implications of trends such as global warming * Photos, charts, illustrations and maps throughout.

Here in beautiful British Columbia, the weather can vary from bitter cold in the Peace Country to blizzards in the Interior, rain in Vancouver and sunny skies in Victoria. Another day could see fog banks drifting along the outer coast while the Fraser Valley cooks and thunderstorms rumble through the Okanagan. Join BC meteorologist Rob Pigott as he explores the ever-fascinating subject of our weather: * Major influences on the climate here, including the Pacific Ocean, El Nino, the Arctic, and the many microclimates created by our mountain ranges * The impact of weather on forest fires and avalanches * Typical cloud patterns, snowflakes, raindrops, hailstones and sleet * Extreme weather throughout BC's history * Weather forecasting techniques and equipment * Implications of trends such as global warming * Colour photos, charts, illustrations and maps throughout.